Vindhya Persaud
Dr. Vindhya Persaud is the Minister of Human Services and Social Security in Guyana, known for her advocacy and initiatives aimed at improving social services, particularly in the areas of gender-based violence and domestic violence. She recently announced that 50% of the Guyana Police Force has received training in handling these sensitive cases, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the police response to domestic abuse.
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud quickly made a public post on Facebook calling the video 'appalling' and announcing that the two officers had been suspended with immediate effect.
Problems at Childcare and Protection Agency
Guyana· 2026-03-06
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud confirmed that a tribunal has been commissioned to probe the conduct of two officers attached to the Child Care and Protection Agency.
Tribunal to probe child-dragging case – Minister PersaudGuyana· 2026-03-06Dr Vindhya Persaud urged teenage girls to delay motherhood at the Guyana Women & Girls Summit 2026.
Human Services Minister urges girls to delay motherhoodGuyana· 2026-03-05Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud was unreachable for comments.
Silence from authorities deepens over death of 14-year-old in Region TwoGuyana· 2026-03-04
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, condemned the incident involving the social workers.
Social workers suspended after seen dragging schoolgirl at bus parkGuyana· 2026-03-04Minister of Human Service and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has confirmed that beneficiaries holding a permanent disability book are required to take their books to the post office to be stamped when collecting their March payment.
Permanent disability assistance increases for January, February to be reflected in March paymentGuyana· 2026-03-03Minister of Human Services and Social Security Vindhya Persaud visited Ina Ellis to honor her 101st birthday.
Ina Ellis honoured on 101st birthdayGuyana· 2026-03-02
Minister of Human Services Vindhya Persaud yesterday paid a visit to Eileen Walrond.
Eileen Walrond to celebrate 100th birthday tomorrowGuyana· 2026-02-27
Dr Vindhya Persaud emphasized the ministry’s focus on expanding economic opportunities for women.
Women entrepreneurs linked with investors ahead of WeLift 6Guyana· 2026-02-18Minister Vindhya stood as a pillar of integrity in her budget presentation.
Minister of Human Services’ speech was masterfulGuyana· 2026-02-14Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud announced the operational status of the care facility.
Anna Catherina care facility a lifeline for working parents – if they can get thereGuyana· 2026-02-08
Minister Vindhya Persaud argued that the budget is a 'living blueprint' for human development.
'Two-faced’ governance versus 'transformational progress’ Minister Persaud and Singh-Lewis clash over budgetGuyana· 2026-02-03
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud joined the inauguration event.
UAE school for special needs children launchedGuyana· 2026-01-16
Minister Vindhya Persaud responded to the concerns raised by Y. Alexis Stephens by sending a representative to visit their mother.
Our elderly and special needs community deserve better than reactive damage controlGuyana· 2026-01-15
Dr Vindhya Persaud encouraged the recipients to remain focused and determined, reminding them to continue striving for excellence and to believe in their abilities.
Ten people with disabilities receive $500,000 small business grantsGuyana· 2025-12-25Vindhya Persaud is identified as the Minister and the sister of Vishok Persaud.
Mohamed slams President’s flat-rate tax on double-cab pick-upsGuyana· 2025-12-20
Dr. Vindhya Persaud is recognized for her significant improvement in the pension book collection process for elderly Guyanese.
So, what’s up with the cash grant, Dr. President?Guyana· 2025-12-14
Dr. Vindhya Persaud described the initiative as a transformational milestone.
Eighty-three women receive $300,000 grants through ministry, Canada and IDB schemeGuyana· 2025-12-12Hopefully, the Honourable Minister of Human Services and Social Protection, Dr. Vindhya Persaud or someone from that Ministry, will be willing to publicly reply to these questions with humane consideration.
Hoping that the Minister will respond to questions surrounding disability benefits and cash grants for citizens 65+ yearsGuyana· 2025-12-11
Dr. Vindhya Persaud was the Minister of Human Services and Social Security who also visited the scene to offer assistance.
In times of grief - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-11-25
Subject Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud shared that the manifesto is being developed to reflect what young people want for themselves.
Children shape their own manifestoGuyana· 2025-11-25Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud emphasized the need for improved service delivery across the Ministry’s offices nationwide.
Minister Persaud tells Linden Probation Office of need for improved serviceGuyana· 2025-11-18Minister of Human Services Dr Vindhya Persaud visited Irene David to celebrate her milestone.
Irene David hits the 100 markGuyana· 2025-11-16
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud posted a video on her Facebook page regarding a young vendor at the Stabroek Market.
Child labour - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-11-14
Vindhya Persaud is a key sector minister in the PPP/C team.
PPP/C introduces new faces for 13th Parliament, Jaffarally, Ramsaran outGuyana· 2025-10-02
Dr. Vindhya Persaud has been contemplating that some gender-based offenses should not be bailable.
24 stab wounds - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-22
Vindhya Persaud is back as Minister of Human Services and Social Security.
Twenty-five ministers appointed, some MPs namedGuyana· 2025-09-14
Vindhya Persaud visited the victims yesterday, according to the ministry.
Around 30 homeless after fire guts five houses on James StGuyana· 2025-09-12
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud expressed her sadness over the horrific events.
Man kills wife, takes his own lifeGuyana· 2025-08-27
Minister Vindhya Persaud highlighted the Ministry’s Early Childhood Development and Gender Empowerment programmes.
Ministry, city chamber moving for child care centres at companiesGuyana· 2025-08-22